We will learn the skills to identify different traits hat geologists use to classify different kinds of rocks!
Rocks are all around us, but very few of us can name the rocks we see! Come to the Rock Identification in the Wild series. We will learn the skills to identify different traits in rocks that geologists use to determine the rock type. The class will begin indoors in the Red Rocks Room so that we can learn the traits that we are looking for and how to measure them.
Then we will head out into Garden of the Gods and put our new knowledge to work identifying any rocks that we find! This week’s session will focus on mineral identification. All rocks are made up of minerals, they are like the ingredients in each rock. We will learn the various traits that all minerals share and how to differentiate between them!
For the walk portion of the class, be sure to bring water, a backpack, and a sweatshirt for the weather!
$5
Pre-Registration is required.
Phone: (719) 219-0111
Email: mbideau@gardenofgods.com
2022/12/27 - 2022/12/27
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Parking on premises.